Nov 22
Loves Dogs asked:
I have a nice boxed off area that used to have a hot tub from a previous house owner. I would love to plant a garden, but after tilling the soil I noticed that it is kind of sandy. I live in Ohio. I plan on growing (hopefully) Tomatoes, Japs, Cucumber, Romaine, Bell Pepper, Okra, Squash, Strawberries, Watermelon, Onions, Carrots and Green Beans. Will these plants grow in sandy soil?
I have a nice boxed off area that used to have a hot tub from a previous house owner. I would love to plant a garden, but after tilling the soil I noticed that it is kind of sandy. I live in Ohio. I plan on growing (hopefully) Tomatoes, Japs, Cucumber, Romaine, Bell Pepper, Okra, Squash, Strawberries, Watermelon, Onions, Carrots and Green Beans. Will these plants grow in sandy soil?
November 22nd, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Its perfect… the roots grow faster because the sand particles are not that hard as the regular dirt! good luck!
November 24th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Sandy soil does not hold water. You will need to amend the soil with compost (organic materials such as leaves, grass clippings, or store bought compost), top soil, and a slow release fertilizer for veggies. All this will need to be tilled in at a depth of 12-18 inches. Also, you’ll need to do a soil test to check the pH level, as some plants like acidic soil, while some prefer alkaline. A pH level around 7.0 is good.
November 27th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
sure, dig in some compost to help it along. you will have to water much more often seeing as how its so sandy.
November 29th, 2008 at 8:39 am
I live in FL and all we have around here is sand. So to answer your question, yes all of that will grow in sand. but just for extra nutrients I add compost or manure and mix up the soil and then plant.
November 29th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
I love gardens myself , what i have done in your case is go and buy a large bag of soil from home depot or lowes what ever its called there. till the soil,(the one with the miracle grow in it ) this will really get the seeds, or starter plants growing they love that stuff , keep it watered and watch it grow!! enjoy